How To Fix SD774 - Short text too long (max 60 characters)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 774

• Message text: Short text too long (max 60 characters)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD774 - Short text too long (max 60 characters) ?

  The SAP error message SD774, which states "Short text too long (max 60 characters)," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a short text description in a field that has a character limit of 60 characters, and the text you are entering exceeds this limit.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to save or process a document (like a sales order, delivery, or invoice) that contains a short text field with more than 60 characters.
  The specific field in question is defined in the SAP system to accept a maximum of 60 characters, and your input exceeds this limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Short Text Field: Identify the specific field that is causing the error. This is usually a description or short text field in the document you are trying to save.
  
  
  Edit the Text: Shorten the text you are trying to enter to ensure it does not exceed the 60-character limit. You can do this by:
  
  Removing unnecessary words or phrases.
  Using abbreviations where possible.
  Summarizing the information to fit within the character limit.
  
  
  
  Use Additional Text Fields: If you need to provide more information than can fit in the short text field, consider using additional text fields that may be available in the document. For example, many SAP documents have a long text field or a notes section where you can provide more detailed descriptions.
  
  
  Validation: After making the necessary changes, try to save or process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on field limitations and best practices for entering data.
  Field Configuration: If you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth discussing with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to see if the field configuration can be adjusted to accommodate longer text, although this may not always be advisable due to system constraints.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the character limits for various fields in SAP to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD774 error and successfully save your document in SAP.